New Federal Welfare Rules Won’t Affect State, Officials Say

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The Bush Administration is tightening welfare rules for states. No longer will bed rest or motivational reading qualify as work. Those who oversee Wisconsin’s welfare to work program say the new federal rules won’t result in many changes. Shamane Mills reports…

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